Don't Bank on Hester Starting
Last year, I said it was insane to consider drafting Devin Hester. He looked better than I expected, but still was far from a fantasy option with 299 yards receiving and two scores.
I was more optimistic about his chances going into this season if he was given a chance to start, but it sounds like that isn't happening. Lovie Smith on Hester:
"Can he be a three-down receiver? Definitely. But we have a guy that’s special at something. I don’t think you automatically take him off it to play somewhere else. … It’s been a long time since anyone has been able to (return kicks) full time and be a full-time receiver, too.”
That quote is great news for Mark Bradley's sleeper candidacy. It makes sense for Hester's development to be the team's third receiver this season. That would leave Bradley starting opposite Marty Booker. I could see Bradley being draftable late.
Pick No. 3 in our Mock Draft coming shortly.
Comments
Man oh man. Things are not looking good in Chicago. I'm glad Lovie got his money when he did.
Posted by: endzoneview | April 2, 2008 06:42 PM